2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Ford F-250
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1089 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | F-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3490 mm |